home room teachers of the visiting classes as a follow-up to
These are just a few of the many ideas which could be explored.
the visit. The “historical education theme” ties in well with
A good place to start would be with a discussion with your local
Social Studies and History as well as cross- curricular ideas
museum and see if there is one which is a better fit than others.
in the subjects of language arts, mathematics, science and
Woodlands Museum on Highway #6 received grant money to
others.
develop school activities for students who visit the museum and
7. Students visiting a local museum may be encouraged to interview a local relative or family friend who was a teacher to find out more about the educational experiences of their parents, grandparents and others in the past. A set of questions could be developed to start these conversations.
to build a covered outdoor space for students to do activities during their tour. There is grant funding available for museums and working collaboratively with your museum is the best way to promote the role your members have played in the history of your local area. Whatever you do, enjoy your participation and have some fun!
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